Big Russ has passed:
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The father of the late “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert, the inspiration for his son’s best-selling book about their relationship and lessons learned, has died.
The family of Timothy Joseph Russert issued a statement saying he died Thursday of natural causes at age 85.
The elder Russert, known as Big Russ, grew up in south Buffalo and worked two full-time jobs, driving a city sanitation truck and a Buffalo News delivery truck, to support his family.
Phil Fairbanks, Buffalo News:
“He was an aggregate of all the great attributes you want in a father,” Dr. Michael Hanzly said. “Hard working. Honest. No hidden agenda. Never put on airs.”
Timothy J. Russert was, as one of his oldest friends suggests, the consummate South Buffalo dad.
Rest in Peace Mr. Russert.
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